People kept defending him, because people kept randomly bringing him up, and hijacking every thread. I'm still waiting for this jump in the level of play from this team, by getting Bjugstad out of the lineup. Where is all this better play from these better players, without Bjugstad getting in the way? And I'm not even talking about the top six, I'm talking about the bottom 6, where everybody is supposedly better than him.
Good enough to beat his new team last night. Both Brassard and Sheahan are both much better fits in the bottom/middle 6. The only place Nick was EVER productive in our lineup was beside Huby or Barky. He was an overpaid passenger.
Also he starts at center for a few games in PIT is now switched to RW for the game last night and by the third period was benched. Yup, classic Nick.
Would love to see these posts from actual posters claiming a huge bump in team energy IF/WHEN Nick was dealt. Oh right, you cant provide proof on that either... Having huge rose coloured glasses for a player that was handed every opportunity and could never take the next step doesnt make everyone else MEAN.
Posters got so bad they were calling for Trocheck to be traded, lol, as Nick was a MUCH better 5 on 5 player. At least thats what the stats said last year right? Even though its disregarded when the stats dont agree with your "eye tests", and player evaluations.
Just like the hate on Ekblad, but that wasnt over the top or thread derailing was it? Sounds like posters giving their favorite players passes, instead of making logical thought out arguements about actual real issues.
Classic.
